Google has confirmed plans to add ARM support to its Drive app for Windows, with the update expected to arrive in Q4 2024. The app currently doesn't support ARM PCs, but the native support will fill a gap in the market. Qualcomm's IFA 2024 press conference also revealed that NordVPN and ExpressVPN are now available for Snapdragon X laptops, providing VPN support for ARM machines.

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Back to school season is here, and shoppers can access over 45 billion product listings worldwide through Google's Shopping Graph. The platform allows users to find budget-friendly school supplies and splurge-worthy apparel trends. AI is changing how people shop, with some using it for entertainment and others to find products at the lowest price.

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Chromebooks come with Google AI built-in, and the new Chromebook Plus has additional features powered by generative AI. Families can manage their digital ground rules and empower young learners to use AI safely. Schools can easily manage Chromebooks with admin tools, and parents can monitor younger children's activity with Family Link.

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Google is introducing new features to its Android operating system, including a song finder in Circle to Search and TalkBack powered by Gemini models. The song lookup capability will allow users to identify songs playing on social media or from speakers near them, and will open a Google Search page with the result. The feature can also scan QR codes and barcodes.

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Google Maps on Wear OS smartwatches allows users to access offline maps, search for destinations using voice commands, and view their location on the map with a tap. This feature enables users to navigate even without cell phone service.

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The September 2024 Google System Update primarily details new features in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones, tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. The update includes bug fixes for Developer Services, new instructions for Quick Share, and a new flow when receiving files. The Google Play services v24.34 update was released on September 2, 2024.

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Google has added body temperature support to the Pixel Thermometer app in the US, and is set to expand it to Europe. The app allows users to connect Fitbit and log their temperature, with a 4-second process to take a measurement. The app also includes a temperature guide and the option to save measurements to a recent results page.

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Google has committed to providing three years of software updates for the Pixel Watch 3, with the device guaranteed to receive updates until at least October 2027. This is consistent with the update policy for the original Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 3 is launching a month early, with the updates set to continue until October 2027.

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Google has been gradually phasing out the Nest app since its purchase of Nest in 2014. The company launched a revamped lineup of cameras and doorbells in 2021, which no longer used the Nest app. The Nest app is now nearly complete, with its functions being taken over by the Google Home app.

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Google Translate is now supporting the outer display on select foldables, including the Pixel Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 6, for Conversation Mode. This feature allows users to use the inner and outer displays simultaneously, with the outer screen showing one language and the inner display showing the user's language. The native Translate app will have a dedicated button for this function, making it more accessible.

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